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DoC eyes $1m from South Island paid parking trial

The Department of Conservation expects to earn about $1m from the seven‑month trial.

'A really unfair kick in the guts': Mark Richardson on losing his media career

The former Black Cap and broadcaster has started again - in a very different kind of job.

Teen arsonist was caught on video engulfed in flames as he fled barbershop

Now he's appeared in court in a wheelchair, still recovering from his extensive burns.

NZ, Samoa strike deal on Manawanui disaster compensation

Samoa’s leaders say the reef damage has hurt fishing and tourism incomes.

Homicide investigation launched after man found dead in Dunedin

Detective Inspector Shona Low said the man suffered non-accidental injuries.

Pensioner wants woman who received his $158k in banking error named

Auckland pensioner Andrew Che Sit Bong reacts after a woman who received his $158,000 in an account transfer error signals she plans to plead guilty. Video / Alyse Wright

Popular hash browns recalled over plastic contamination fears

Customers can get a full refund if they return the product.

Spook agency’s new site reveals extent of leaked Kiwi logons - and where they happened

The National Cyber Security Centre answers the question: 'How exposed am I?'

Bus driver honoured for bravery during LynnMall terror attack

Driver received award after taking an injured victim to safety during the 2021 incident.

Padel: The hit sport creating dates and mates across New Zealand

Mitchell Hageman gets a padel lesson from coach Jorge Goikoetxea to see what all the fuss is about. Video / Alyse Wright

FMA urges Kiwi consumers to complain more on financial issues

Fewer than one-third of people are confident in lodging a financial complaint.

'We’re waiting for you': Family's fresh plea on missing man Eloi's birthday

Eloi Rolland vanished in 2020 after setting off on a walk towards Piha.

'Stop playing PlayStation': PM tells school leavers to 'get off the couch', 'go find a job'

Improving school attendance was 'job number one' for cutting future unemployment, he said.

Sadowski-Synnott, Robinson among first NZ athletes selected for Winter Games

Eight athletes have received conditional selection for the event in Italy next February.

Whakaari families speak as coronial inquiry opens in Whakatāne

Families told the inquest the deadly White Island eruption changed their lives forever.

Athletics: Kiwi continues shot put domination at Para champs

The 30-year-old Dunedin athlete has now claimed three straight silver medals.